Main Enclosure at Stratford

Who it suits

• First-time visitors who want to see the horses in the Parade Ring and then watch from the Grandstand or public viewing areas.
• Racegoers who want a raceday ticket with food outlets, bars, Tote facilities and the normal course amenities included.
• Families with children: accompanied under-18s are admitted free with every booking at Stratford.

Ticket prices

The official booking page listed £20.70 online and £23 as the standard ticket price for 5 October 2026. The FAQ lists £23 as the 2026 gate price. Group rates depend on booking size and must be arranged in advance.

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Where your ticket takes you

• The Grandstand and all public areas covered by the Main Enclosure badge.
• The Parade Ring and pre-Parade Ring, for seeing the horses before they go to the start.
• Public bars, food outlets, refreshment areas and Tote betting facilities.
• Public viewing areas around the course; the Main Enclosure does not include private restaurant or box seating.

Not included

• A Centre Course ticket, which is a separate ticket on fixtures when that area opens; you can pay the price difference at the gate to upgrade between public enclosures.
• A reserved table in the Gallery Restaurant or access to a privately booked hospitality box.
• Picnic food and beverages, which the racecourse permits only in the Centre Course enclosure.

The view

A Main Enclosure ticket opens the public areas, including the Grandstand, Parade Ring and pre-Parade Ring. Use the Parade Ring to look at the runners before the race, then move towards the public trackside areas or stand in the Grandstand to follow the field. Wheelchair users can use the covered viewing area on the first floor of the Warwickshire Stand, reached by the lift at the front of the building. The course map is available on the raceday page; seating in all enclosures is limited, so arrive early if you need a seat.

Food and drink

Food and drink are sold around the public areas, but the current visitor pages do not name individual Main Enclosure bars.

Facilities

Dress code

There is no formal dress code for Main Enclosure visitors. Stratford recommends smart casual clothes and comfortable shoes suitable for standing on grass. The racecourse visitor page does not list a ban on particular clothing for public admission. Bring a waterproof or warm layer as appropriate: this ticket includes outdoor viewing as well as the Grandstand, and the racecourse is an open-air venue.

Getting in

Enter at the main entrance on Luddington Road. Gates normally open two hours before the first race; the date-specific page lists each meeting’s actual time. For example, gates open at 11:41am before the 1:41pm first race on Monday 5 October 2026. E-tickets can be shown on a phone or printed, and the FAQ says day-of tickets can be bought at the gate by cash or card. Stratford does not publish a bag policy in its current FAQs or Your Raceday page.

Accessibility

Wheelchair users in the Main Enclosure can reach a covered viewing area on the first floor of the Warwickshire Stand via the lift at the front of the building. The Parade Ring has a raised accessible viewing area near the Winners’ Enclosure and paddock. Accessible toilets are provided in each enclosure; free parking spaces are close to the Luddington and Paddock Lane entrances for vehicles displaying a valid disabled permit and are first come, first served. A complimentary carer’s badge is available at the entrance with a valid Access Card showing the +1 symbol or equivalent evidence of a carer requirement.

Full accessibility guide for Stratford

Children and families

Accompanied under-18s enter free with all ticket types and booking methods, including walk-up tickets, advance bookings and group bookings. Proof of age may be requested. No separate child ticket price is listed for the public Main Enclosure. Children should stay with their adult around the Parade Ring and trackside viewing areas.

Tips

• The 5 October 2026 Main Enclosure ticket was £20.70 online or £23 on the day; the online ticket is the lower listed price for that fixture.
• Go to the Parade Ring before the race you most want to see, then leave time to find a place along the public viewing areas.
• Seats are limited in all enclosures and most bar areas, so arrive early if sitting down is important.
• There is no cash machine on site; bars, cafés, racecard sales and entry gates take cash or card at various points, with some venues card-only.

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